Embrace health Unite to screen and treat anemia

Lena Wahlhed Director Alliance Development

A N E M I A

Anemia

Anaemia, is a widespread public health problem.

2 000 000 000 people are affeted…..

Time -is crucial.

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“New analysis shows that in Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Pakistan, the

percentage of children under age 5 who are not stunted or wasted ranges between 43 and 48 percent.

Children growing up healthy are in a minority” Actions and Accountability to advance Nutrition and Sustainable developement xxiii

”It was probable that there was a high prevalence of retardation in mental and psychomotor development because of the lack of early

stimulation and the high prevalence of iron deficiency anemia and stunting”. Food and Nutrition Bulletin Volume 30 no 1 2009 The United Nations University

“Anemia impairs health and well-being in women and increases the risk of maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes. …….

…..In some settings, considerable reductions in the prevalence of anemia have been achieved; however, overall, progress has

been insufficient. Further actions are required to reach the World Health Assembly target of a 50% reduction of anemia in women of reproductive age by 2025” WHA Global Nutrition Targets 2025 Anemia Policy Brief

Fighting anemia – what to do?

Where to make the most impact?

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1 000 DAYS CONCEPT

HemoCue anemia screening in Mexico -Un Kilo de Ayuda HemoCue is actively supporting Ministry of Health ”Mother and Child” initiative in Malaysia

HemoCue supports women, infants and children (WIC) clinics in the United States in their efforts to screen and monitor anemia.

HemoCue anemia screening initiative ”Women and Infants” in Indonesia

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Large Government Funded Anemia Screening Programs using HemoCue systems “…methods generally recommended for use in surveys to determine the population prevalence of anemia by haemoglobinometry are the cyanmethemoglobin method in the laboratory and the HemoCue system.” “Long-term field experience has also shown the instrument to be stable” Iron Deficiency Anemia Assessment Prevention and Control A guide for programme managers

Include anemia control in existing health programs

Many existing health programs have the potential to contribute to anemia

prevention and control.

Screening for anemia should therefore be part of programs aimed at:

• Family planning and reproductive health

• Adolescent health

• Safe pregnancy and motherhood

• Maternal and child health

• Malaria

• HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment

• Malnutrition

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Reducing the burden of anemia will make a major contribution to achieving several UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Detect those at risk

HemoCue® Hb 301 System

HemoCue in Action: Hb301 Kit for instant use

Key benefits for the user • Easy, Fast, Accurate • Small, battery-operated, portable • Reagent stability that allows for bulk shipment

Key benefits for the institution • Low lifecycle costs • Long lasting product life • Robust system – aimed at demanding climate

Key benefits for the patient • Less invasive – capillary (but also venous) specimen • Immediate results – allows for immediate action

The HemoCue Hb 301 kit– screen 200 subjects on the go, use as start up or for emergencies

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About HemoCue

• Over 30 years of experience

• Four HemoCue tests performed every second

• Over 500 000 cuvettes produced per day

• More than 350 000 systems delivered world wide

• FDA 510(k), CE marked

• Distributes to 130 + countries

• Registered at the UNGM

• Member of the UN Global Compact

• Holds all ISO certificates needed – ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001

• Holds AAA Triple A financial diamond status

• Factory calibrated analyzers

• Ease of use

• Fast accurate results to act on

• Non-hazardous reagent

T R U S T

E X P E R I E N C E

V A L U E

This is why HemoCue add value in any situation

HemoCue offer Sustainable solutions in any situation

Supporting multiple levels in Health • Rural and mobile clinics • Primary care • Hospitals • Disaster response and field hospitals • Low resource settings • Ambulance and emergency care

Wide application possibilities • Maternal healthcare • Child health • General health • Emergency response • Blood banks • Occupational health

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HemoCue key objectives for this meeting

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COLLABORATIONS PARTNERSHIPS

We seek ways to -

• Gain understanding of your needs and objectives

• Find how we can partner to assist you in reaching your goals

We hope that we have shown

• through a brief introduction, who we are as HemoCue

• the knowledge that we have and the willingness for us to support in making a difference

And above all – that

Anemia is important to act on, for the future of our children, for the prosperity of the communities and for our global future!

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Join our movement……

Because when it comes to caring for people, we refuse

to compromise.